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    Epic of Gilgamesh

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    tragic flaw of the hero. In the Epic of Gilgamesh‚ the protagonist fills the classic example of a hero through some obvious and sometimes more subtle aspects of the story. Without a hero‚ there is no epic. Likewise‚ without Gilgamesh‚ there is no epic tale of his triumph. Through his changes in character and environment‚ Gilgamesh completes his compelling journey as an entirely changed person. I believe that person is a hero. In The Epic of GilgameshGilgamesh is a brute tyrant who rules the kingdom

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    protagonist’s character as the story progresses. This is also true in the Epic of Gilgamesh. In the beginning of the story‚ the protagonist‚ Gilgamesh appears to be an arrogant and flawless ruler who oppresses the weak but towards the end his attitude changes; he became more modest and humble. Many experiences led Gilgamesh to question his goals towards life and ultimately altered his perception. Throughout the story‚ Gilgamesh act differently in many scenarios which shows the progression for his transformation;

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    Oedipus

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    para In the play Oedipus Rex‚ Oedipus has many negative qualities. The first flaw is stubbornness. Oedipus shows stubbornness‚ when he doesn’t listen to the truth. Oedipus shows it by not listening to Tiresias: "Enough I won’t listen to this sort of talk from you‚ Damn you! Get out of here‚ quickly(29)." Oedipus requested Tiresias for the truth‚ instead of taking advice from him he took everything in wrong way. He didn’t listen to his advice‚ at all and decided to go with his own decision. Another

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    Gilgamesh and Death

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    as a God‚ he can live forever without boundaries or conventions. Gilgamesh longs for everything this transcendent hero embodies. Therefore he goes on a long‚ arduous journey with the hopes of freeing himself from the constraints of mortality and humanity‚ only to become more like the winged hero from the seal. In the beginning of the epic‚ Gilgamesh is all-powerful and despotic. He is two thirds god and one third human. (Gilgamesh I: 45) He built the great city of Uruk up from nothing‚ only to rule

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    Writing Assignment #1 Utnapishtim teaches Gilgamesh a very important lesson on immortality. It is very interesting that even back in ancient times‚ the people and gods understood the definition of immortality and its characteristics. While there are many differences of opinion on the meaning behind the Epic of Gilgamesh‚ I find that it highly resembles the beliefs of Christianity. There are key events during this epic that teach Gilgamesh‚ as well as anyone else who will listen and read‚ that

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    Gilgamesh Essay

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    The story of “Gilgamesh” depicts all of the heroic triumphs and heart-breaking pitfalls a heroic narrative should depict to be able to relate to today’s audience. However‚ “Gilgamesh” was once considered a lost and forgotten piece of literature for thousands of years‚ so there is a tremendous gap between the time it was created and the time it was translated into language that today’s audience can understand. That gap in history makes several aspects of the story of “Gilgamesh” strange and unfamiliar

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    The Epic of Gilgamesh

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    There are many inferences readers can make from the Epic of Gilgamesh about Mesopotamian cities‚ politics‚ and religion. Gilgamesh’s personality‚ background‚ journey‚ and beliefs can relate to each of these aspects of Mesopotamia. Mesopotamian politics can be learned through Gilgamesh and the way he controls Uruk and the people of Uruk. The religion of the Mesopotamian people can directly relate to the people of Uruk and the Gods and Goddesses in this epic poem. Lastly‚ you can obtain a better understanding

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    Oedipus

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    fate when Oedipus declares his intent to solve the murder of Laius which is expressed by the metaphor of “expelling the poison in the blood” and righting the wrong. The second part of the quote‚ “for whoso slew the king might have a mind to strike me too with his assassin hand” also shows the intervention of fate when Oedipus denounces the murderer in front of his citizens when he himself is the murderer of Laius. This is a clear example of fate’s intervention in the life of the tragic Oedipus. | Quote:“Oh

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    Oedipus Paper Humans often come upon interactions in every day life causing conflict‚ which forces humans to make important decisions when put into different situations. A conflict is an interaction that can be made between two things causing good or bad scenarios. The interactions mentioned in this play are mainly causing bad situations. In this play Oedipus the King by Sophocles‚ Oedipus faces a painful truth that brings him through many different contradictions. Oedipus’ conflicts are shown

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    Enkidu and Gilgamesh

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    201 Enkidu and Gilgamesh the Choices of the two Gilgamesh was not capable of being a good King. Gilgamesh was very arrogant and oppressive and chose to be unfair to his people. “His lust left no virgins to her lover‚ not a warrior’s daughter or the wives of his nobles” (p.13). He claim whatever or whomever he wanted‚ His qualities almost appear beastly. Enkidu‚ who was Gilgamesh equal in size‚ and beauty‚ but not in strength‚ was made by the Gods‚ because of Gilgamesh harsh treatment of

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